The lowest level of stimulation that a person can consciously detect 50 percent of the time the stimulation is present is called the ________ threshold.
A) absolute
B) range
C) difference
D) noticeable

Question

The lowest level of stimulation that a person can consciously detect 50 percent of the time the stimulation is present is called the ________ threshold.
A) absolute 
B) range
C) difference 
D) noticeable

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The absolute threshold is defined as the lowest level of stimulation that a person can detect at least 50% of the time. The range threshold refers to the difference between the highest and lowest levels of stimulation that can be detected, while the difference threshold is the smallest amount of change in stimulation that can be detected. Noticeable threshold is not a commonly used term in psychology.

The Lowest Level of Stimulation That a Person Can Consciously